Obituaries

Frances “Fran” G. Koetter, 74 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Lake Hills Elderly Care in Cushing, MN. A private family visitation will be held 12 - 2 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Following the visitation a private family Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM at St. John’s Catholic … [Read more...] about Frances “Fran” G. Koetter

Donald H. Atkinson, age 83 of Hamel, MN beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully from renal failure on April 29th at home. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, 11 months, Kathy; children Kevin (Lisa), Marvin (Cheryl) and Karen; grandchildren Kimberly, Brian (Kaitlin), Steven (Heidi), Collin, David and Nathan; siblings Richard (Rita), Helen, Irene (Gene), Fred, … [Read more...] about Donald H. Atkinson

Denise Kircher, 41, of Browerville, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on April 13, 2020. She was born April 17, 1978, in Bertha to Dennis & Jean (Myers) Kircher. Denise graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1996. She worked at Dans Prize for several years until her illness prevented her from working. Denise was a loving mother who was always … [Read more...] about Denise Kircher

Lowell R. Hanson, age 83, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2020 at his home. He was born October 26, 1936 in Little Falls to Walter C. and Mildred J. (Dicks) Hanson. He graduated from Upsala High School in 1954. He married Rushie Irene Halbert on September 9, 1962 in California and they had two sons. They were married 33 years until she passed in 1996. He loved his family very … [Read more...] about Lowell R. Hanson

Patrick J. “Pat” Kraker, age 57 of Waite Park, formerly of Walker, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 25, 2020 near St. Rosa, Minnesota. A private viewing of family and friends will be held at Patton-Schad Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life on Saturday. Please contact the family or Patton-Schad for details. Patrick John Kraker was born … [Read more...] about Patrick J. “Pat” Kraker